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Access Vegas Insider Vibe – June 9, 1999

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June 9, 1999

Welcome to Access Vegas News and Reviews! This is the newsletter that
talks about the Las Vegas attractions, dining, and shows that YOU
really care about. This is not spam. If you receive this by mistake,
unsubscribe information is at the bottom. Feel free to forward this
to friends, but only in it’s entirety.

This is the official newsletter of http://www.accessvegas.com Quality Las
Vegas Tourist Information – Hotels, Casinos, Insider Tips, and more.
If it’s about Las Vegas, it’s In-Vegas.Com!

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This Issue: Attractions of the Luxor Hotel – IMAX Theatre, Obelisk motion simulator ride, King Tut Museum, and World’s Greatest Pharaohs

Curious about a restaurant, event, or other Las Vegas attraction that
looks fun but you just haven’t gone out of your way to try yet? Let
us review it for you first! Suggestions are always welcome at:
allvegastv@aol.com


 

LAS VEGAS NEWS – of interest to tourists:

SASSY SALLY’S FINED – According the Review Journal, the Nevada
Gaming Control Board issued allegations of tip hustling and jackpot
guarantees against Sassy Sally’s and the Coin Castle casinos downtown.
To those who have ever been hustled in the door and harassed to play
machines (not to mention having tips demanded by change people when
you hit even a small jackpot), this comes as pleasant news. Owner
Herb Pastor is facing a maximum fine of $1.5 million dollars for this
long-time practice. This ruling is very welcome by those whose
otherwise enjoyable downtown experience was tainted by the unethical
practices of these 2 casinos. The full story is available at:
http://www.lvrj.com/lvrj_home/1999/Jun-08-Tue-1999/business/11329496.html

BEFORE YOU JAYWALK

 

CHECK YOUR BAGS AT THE IP – America West and Reno Air travelers can
check in at the Imperial Palace hotel, including checking luggage,
seat assignments, and even your boarding pass. Other airlines will
soon follow. Call (702) 731-3311 ext. 3102 for details.

JOURNEY AND FOREIGNER – Billed as an evening with two legendary bands,
Journey and Foreigner play the Mandalay Bay events center Saturday
July 31. Tickets are on sale and can be charged by phone at (702)
474-4000 Tickets run $15 – $45

CHRIS ISAAK – Chris Isaak plays Mandalay Bay’s outdoor beach stage on
July 4’th. Tickets are $30 and may also by charged by phone at (702) 474-4000

SLOT PLAYERS VS. TABLE GAMES


 

FEATURE STORY – Attractions of the Luxor Hotel

 

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Have a request for a review? Boggled when you come to town and see
the hundreds of dining, attraction, and show opportunities? Let us
know what you’d like to hear about! Unlike the tourist magazines
where all of the “articles” are really paid ads, we pull out our own
wallet and give you the honest scoop. If you appreciate this service,
please consider booking your rooms and rental cars for ALL
destinations with us.

http://www.accessvegas.com offers you low prices for hotels and rental
cars in LAS VEGAS and NATIONWIDE! It’s our sister site featuring
secure online booking and INSTANT confirmation. Don’t spend hours on
the phone. Book today the cheap, easy way and save!

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Your input is welcome. Don’t agree with something we said? Write us
a “letter to the editor” at allvegastv@aol.com Guest article
submissions are also welcome with full credit to you, your website,
etc.

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All contents copyright 1999 Ted Newkirk
June 9, 1999

Access Vegas Insider Vibe – June 3, 1999

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June 3, 1999

Welcome to Access Vegas News and Reviews! This is the newsletter that talks about the Las Vegas attractions, dining, and shows that YOU really care about. This is not spam. If you receive this by mistake, unsubscribe information is at the bottom. Feel free to forward this to friends, but only in it’s entirety.

This is the official newsletter of http://www.accessvegas.com Quality Las Vegas Tourist Information – Hotels, Casinos, Insider Tips, and more. If it’s about Las Vegas, it’s In-Vegas.Com!

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This Issue:Megabucks Hits! plus piles of current Las Vegas information


MEGABUCKS – Well, someone else is a instant millionaire, and it’s not you or I. Tuesday night, a 49 year old man from Illinois hit for $21,351,116.56 at Caesars. He stuck $10 in the machine and hit on the first pull. In fact, when they showed it on TV, you could see that he still had 7 credits left (like he cares about those now)! He’s single with no kids and just quit his job due to health problems. He will have little income concerns for a while, collecting $853,878.08 every year for the next 25 years. He’s living proof that it never hurts to stick a couple bucks in and try your luck.Interestingly enough, a tourist from Hawaii hit for $4.5 million on a quarter Jeopardy game just a few days earlier at the Mirage.MOB LAWYER FOR MAYOR – Oscar Goodman is now the shoo-in for mayor next Tuesday. He has ran on populist themes, none of which he has presented a plan to institute. In addition, our weak mayor system gives the mayor little power outside of the bully pulpit. On the other side, the publicity and outspoken leadership qualities generally seem to make him preferable to his opponent (whose name isn’t worth clogging your memory with unless you are a trivia buff).

LAS VEGAS AIRLINE UP AND FLYING! – National Airlines, an upstart headed by former management of America West (and having appeared to learn from that airline’s mistakes) has taken to the air. This Las Vegas based airline has partnered with investing hotels Harrah’s and The Rio to offer truly unique service. Quoting from their website: “If you happen to be staying at either Harrah’s or the Rio, just let us know when you check in for your flight to Las Vegas and we will send your bags directly to the hotel. Just get off the plane and head for the fun!” Plus, if staying at either you can check in right at the hotel. Hey, I don’t mind if you skip baggage claim … gives me more elbow room when I have to fly back home here!

National is serving Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, and New York with planned service to 15 more cities over time. They are looking strongly at Miami, as it is under served both in general and for flights to Las Vegas. National Airlines website is at http://www.nationalairlines.com

COMDEX – Believe it or not, hotel rooms are already starting to fill up for Comdex. If you or your company are thinking about coming, do your boss a favor and pass our http://www.accessvegas.com web address along to the person making the travel plans for Comdex or any other convention anywhere in the country. Your boss will appreciate the money you save and you’ll appreciate not staying in some overpriced dive. During Comdex, it is common for fleabag motels on the wrong side of Fremont St. downtown (you know, the ones that are generally overpriced at $99 a week) to charge a non-refundable $100 a night during Comdex. You can also secure your rental cars early and save through http://www.accessvegas.com

SUMMER IS HERE – With the temperatures generally climbing (Memorial Day weekend saw highs close to 100 and lows in the mid-60’s), we can’t stress enough the importance of drinking plenty of water while out there. Because of the very low humidity, you perspire greatly but don’t realize it because it evaporates off of your body immediately. Drinking booze dehydrates you further. Either way, we suggest stopping by the hotel bars on a regular basis and grabbing a bottled water. Your body will thank you, your stamina will by higher, and you’ll enjoy your vacation a lot more. For those of you that live in Las Vegas, or stay for extended periods of time, you may with to check out Water and Ice at
http://www.waterandicelv.com Unlike those unregulated machines that bake in the sun, Water and Ice is a Grade A, regulated establishment.

PRIME TIME LAS VEGAS TV SHOW – The UPN Network (also seen on most cable systems on WGN out of Chicago) has bought 13 weeks of a new TV show called “The Strip”. It will shoot in Las Vegas, and the basic premise will be 2 ex-Metro police officers working as security for the Tropicana hotel and solving crimes, etc. Seems like they had a similar series like that here once …. something with the word VEGA$ in the name …. We wish the new series well and hope it give you all a great weekly shot of your favorite vacation destination.

HARD ROCK HOTEL EXPANSION – The Hard Rock has completed their $100 million expansion, featuring 330 rooms, a new pool area, nightclub, and much more. A full report is coming soon, but in the meantime they need to fill those rooms and get the word out and are offering rates as low as $65.95 a night. Stop by
http://www.accessvegas.com/rooms/las-vegas-hotel-reservations-strip-area.htm , click on the Hard Rock’s link, and you can do a free price and availability search. If you have thought about staying at the Hard Rock, don’t pass up this opportunity!

NEW AIRPORT – One of these days, those baggage tags might not say LAS on them when you fly in. The quiet push is on to acquire land just south of Jean (about 30 miles south of town) to build a second airport for the area. Even at slow growth estimates, McCarran will be maxed out by 2014. The plan is to move on the new airport in the next few years, moving all cargo and some charter service down to it. The only real objection is from environmentalists worried that the jet noise over the barren desert will have negative consequences. Like it’s better to have more jet noise over the city instead?

SAMS TOWN – Sam’s Town is going to dump $78 million into renovation and expansion soon, adding movie theatres, more gaming space, and a new buffet. This is an attempt to keep up with neighboring Boulder Station whom tends to draw a little more upscale crowd with the themed buffet, movies, and the like. Sam’s Town continues to offer 100x odds on craps and some of the looser slot machines in town. A personal fave: the $4.99 prime rib dinner in Mary’s Diner upstairs (served around the clock). You get salad, rolls, your choice of potato (baked, homemade mashed, or fries), and a good sized slice or prime rib.

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This newsletter is absolutely FREE. In addition, we dip into our own pocket for the cost of dining, attractions and other reviews to give you a 100% unbiased viewpoint (unlike the tourist magazines and other newsletters which are basically paid advertisements). If you appreciate this service, please consider booking your rooms and rental cars for ALL destinations with us.

http://www.accessvegas.com offers you low prices for hotels and rental cars in LAS VEGAS and NATIONWIDE! It’s our sister site featuring secure online booking and INSTANT confirmation. Don’t spend hours on the phone. Book today the cheap, easy way and save!

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Your input is welcome. Don’t agree with something we said? Write us a “letter to the editor” at (email removed). Guest article submissions are also welcome with full credit to you, your website, etc. Have a request for a review? Boggled when you come to town and see the hundreds of dining, attraction, and show opportunities? Let us know what you’d like to hear about! Unlike the tourist magazines where all of the “articles” are really paid ads, we pull out our own wallet and give you the honest scoop.

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You may subscribe to this newsletter by going to:
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All contents copyright 1999 Ted Newkirk
June 3, 1999

Access Vegas Insider Vibe – June 3, 1999

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June 3, 1999

Welcome to Access Vegas News and Reviews! This is the newsletter that talks about the Las Vegas attractions, dining, and shows that YOU really care about. This is not spam. If you receive this by mistake, unsubscribe information is at the bottom. Feel free to forward this to friends, but only in it’s entirety.

This is the official newsletter of http://www.accessvegas.com Quality Las Vegas Tourist Information – Hotels, Casinos, Insider Tips, and more. If it’s about Las Vegas, it’s In-Vegas.Com!

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This Issue:ááá Megabucks Hits! plus piles of current Las Vegas information

Curious about a buffet, event, or other Las Vegas attraction that looks fun but you just haven’t gone out of your way to try yet? Let us review it for you first! Suggestions are always welcome at: allvegastv@aol.com


 

MEGABUCKS

 

MOB LAWYER FOR MAYOR

 

LAS VEGAS AIRLINE UP AND FLYING!

 

National Airlines website is at http://www.nationalairlines.com

COMDEX

 

You can also secure your rental cars early and save through http://www.accessvegas.com

SUMMER IS HERE – With the temperatures generally climbing (Memorial Day weekend saw highs close to 100 and lows in the mid-60’s), we can’t stress enough the importance of drinking plenty of water while out there. Because of the very low humidity, you perspire greatly but don’t realize it because it evaporates off of your body immediately. Drinking booze dehydrates you further. Either way, we suggest stopping by the hotel bars on a regular basis and grabbing a bottled water. Your body will thank you, your stamina will by higher, and you’ll enjoy your vacation a lot more. For those of you that live in Las Vegas, or stay for extended periods of time, you may with to check out Water and Ice at
http://www.waterandicelv.com Unlike those unregulated machines that bake in the sun, Water and Ice is a Grade A, regulated establishment.

PRIME TIME LAS VEGAS TV SHOW – The UPN Network (also seen on most cable systems on WGN out of Chicago) has bought 13 weeks of a new TV show called “The Strip”. It will shoot in Las Vegas, and the basic premise will be 2 ex-Metro police officers working as security for the Tropicana hotel and solving crimes, etc. Seems like they had a similar series like that here once …. something with the word VEGA$ in the name …. We wish the new series well and hope it give you all a great weekly shot of your favorite vacation destination.

HARD ROCK HOTEL EXPANSION

 

NEW AIRPORT

 

SAMS TOWN

 

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This newsletter is absolutely FREE. In addition, we dip into our own pocket for the cost of dining, attractions and other reviews to give you a 100% unbiased viewpoint (unlike the tourist magazines and other newsletters which are basically paid advertisements). If you appreciate this service, please consider booking your rooms and rental cars for ALL destinations with us.

http://www.accessvegas.com offers you low prices for hotels and rental cars in LAS VEGAS and NATIONWIDE! It’s our sister site featuring secure online booking and INSTANT confirmation. Don’t spend hours on the phone. Book today the cheap, easy way and save!

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Your input is welcome. Don’t agree with something we said? Write us a “letter to the editor” at allvegastv@aol.com Guest article submissions are also welcome with full credit to you, your website, etc. Have a request for a review? Boggled when you come to town and see the hundreds of dining, attraction, and show opportunities? Let us know what you’d like to hear about! Unlike the tourist magazines where all of the “articles” are really paid ads, we pull out our own wallet and give you the honest scoop.

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You may subscribe to this newsletter by going to:
https://las-vegas-news-reviews.com

All contents copyright 1999 Ted Newkirk
June 3, 1999

Access Vegas Insider Vibe – May 27, 1999

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May 27, 1999

Welcome to Access Vegas News and Reviews! This is the newsletter that talks about the Las Vegas attractions, dining, and shows that YOU really care about. This is not spam. If you receive this by mistake, unsubscribe information is at the bottom. Feel free to forward this to friends, but only in it’s entirety.

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This Issue: Robbie Knievel’s Grand Canyon Death Jump
Part II of our Venetian Grand Opening Review

Curious about a buffet, event, or other Las Vegas attraction that look fun but you just haven’t gone out of your way to try yet? Let us review it for you first! Suggestions are always welcome at: accessvegas@accessvegas.com

Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam, Scenic Southwest Tours – by plane, bus, or even helicopter! You’ve seen the glossy ads in the tourist brochures. You’ve thought about it. You come all the way to Las Vegas — why not see one of the some of the most famous landmarks in the world! Don’t by tricked by web sites & magazines that offer discount tours. Taxes, park fees, permits can almost double the price. Our prices are inclusive – no hidden charges! Best Las Vegas Tours

As many of you may have seen on American TV last, week, “Kaptain” Robbie Knievel successfully set a world record in a “live for television” jump at the Grand Canyon, only to crash once he came off of the end of the landing ramp, breaking a leg and 2 ribs. While no bets were taken, the jump was on many sports book big screens around town.

The craziest thing about this whole event was the fact that just after the landing ramp sat ungraded desert terrain. While the agreement with the local Indian tribe (BLM and National Park Service wanted no part of this) specified upsetting as little of the area as possible, a couple hundred dollars more worth of plywood covering the natural desert would have saved him quite a bit of pain.

Having had to pleasure to see his Las Vegas “Building to Building Death Jump” from one Jockey Club tower to another earlier this year, and then to be present at the after-party at the Hard Rock hotel for Robbie and crew, I can tell you that he and is group are some of the nicest, most down to earth people out there. Of course, when every show could be your last, one is probably more conscious to leave people smiling! The newspaper story (with photos) is available at:

LINK EXPIRED

The motorcycle and leather gear from that jump are now on permanent display that the Tropicana Hotel’s Casino Legends Hall of Fame.

All the best in recovery and continued jumps, Robbie.

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Feature Story: The Venetian (continued from last week)

The casino seems small for a property of that size, but it might just be an illusion. This isn’t a casino you are going to get lost in. You don’t feel like you are a rat trapped in a maze. It is not a locals casino, with an emphasis on dollar slots and $5 table minimums on the weekdays. (VP players — 9/6 dollar jacks or better available).

Unlike Mandalay Bay, there is not an overabundance of bars, with only an ornate circular bar toward the center and another one at the sports book. A third is located in La Scena (the lounge area), which showcases top, professional lounge acts from 6:00 PM until 2:00 AM in an upscale upscale atmosphere. Drink prices are in line with other major hotels, running from $2.75 for a domestic bottle to $5.50 and $6.50 for top shelf call drinks. (There may be an entertainment tax surcharge in the lounge — a very common thing here in Las Vegas).

The sportsbook is adequate, but certainly wasn’t built to cater to much more than the hotel guests.

Dining options include an nice food court and a “coffee shop”. The food court has a McDonalds, Subway, Pizza Hut, Starbucks, and Baskin Robins … almost. It has generic, slightly upscale version of each with prices running about $2-3 higher than the average above chains. The atmosphere is top notch, with seating facilities more resembling a decent restaurant than a food court. Not a bad place to enjoy a $5 hamburger.

The “coffee shop” is actually a yuppie dining establishment named Grand Lux Cafe, featuring “unique casual global cuisine”. And they aren’t kidding. I’ve seen novels shorter than this menu. Crabcakes to Korean tacos, pastas, chicken, lamb, cajun shrimp, fresh fish provenca, martinis, and significant wine list and much, much more.

The Union — not a lot to say. No picketing, and informal conversation with employees ranging from security to dealers found them quick to volunteer how happy they are with the wages, benefits (that don’t cost them a dime), and the fact that they don’t pay union dues. So, far this has absolutely NOT turned into a “Frontier” type situation.

I’d be remiss without mentioning the cocktail waitresses. (WARNING: Don’t shoot the messenger — I’m just reporting it like it is). Unlike other casinos who were burdened with promoting to their new properties based on seniority, Mr. Adelson took advantage of the fact he was hiring fresh for every position. This includes the cocktail waitresses. On an average swing shift, there is not a waitress who couldn’t walk right out and get a print modeling job. Rumor has it that he “raided” the most attractive ladies from every casino in town. The unique uniforms flatter the ladies in every way, and The Venetian seems to make no apologies for using the waitresses as an integral part of the whole visual feel of the property. They one-upped the Rio.

As mentioned in part one of this article (available at
https://las-vegas-news-reviews.com/access-vegas-insider-vibe-may-20-1999/ ), there is indication that Steve Wynn may feel concerned about being upstaged. Mirage Resorts was slated to begin construction on their next mega-resort on the site of the Holiday Inn Boardwalk around 2002. Just this last week, they announced plans to start moving on the project in a much shorter time frame. The official reason is that Las Vegas is absorbing all of the new hotel rooms better than expected, but that’s a stretch considering that the Aladdin and Paris both have yet to come online and The Venetian is just now running at full occupancy.

Bottom line in my opinion? Mr. Wynn’s company has the land and the cash flow and he will not rest until he has the most elegant property in town again. If you want to bet on him, Mirage Resorts stock is publicly traded.

We have a full pictorial section on the Venetian at Las Vegas Venetian Hotel Casino Photos

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Best prices for hotels and rental cars in LAS VEGAS and NATIONWIDE are available at http://www.accessvegas.com Our sister site offers secure online booking and INSTANT confirmation. Don’t spend hours on the phone. Book today the easy way and save!

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Your input is welcome. Don’t agree with something we said? Write us a “letter to the editor” at allvegastv@aol.com Guest article submissions are also welcome with full credit to you, your website, etc. Have a request for a review? Boggled when you come to town and see the hundreds of dining, attraction, and show opportunities? Let us know what you’d like to hear about! Unlike the tourist magazines where all of the “articles” are really paid ads, we pull out our own wallet and give you the honest scoop.

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All contents copyright 1999 Ted Newkirk
May 27, 1999

Access Vegas Insider Vibe – May 20, 1999

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May 20, 1999

Welcome to Access Vegas News and Reviews! This is the newsletter that talks about the Las Vegas attractions, dining, and shows that YOU really care about. This is not spam. If you receive this by mistake, unsubscribe information is at the bottom. Feel free to forward this to friends, but only in it’s entirety.

Rental Cars – Don’t pay top dollar! Enter the dates of your visit and compare prices from virtually every major rental car agency (most US cities). Book the lowest price company or your regular agency. Save the hassle and some money – Car Rental Savings Search. Few regret renting a car. Free shuttles and city bus rides can be slow and smelly. Taxis can cost what a rental car costs. Your vacation time is valuable — make the most out of it!

Quick Concert Notes:

Junefest VII will be held on June 5th at the Silver Bowl Park. This year’s lineup will include Joe Walsh, Creedence Clearwater Revisited, Cheap Trick, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, Blue Oyster Cult, Romantics and The Knack.

The Artist, in only the second public performance of the year, brings his Jam of the Year-Encore Performance to the MGM Grand Garden Arena in an exclusive engagement Saturday, May 29. R&B legend Larry Graham will make a special guest appearance.

Barbra Streisand will appear New Year’s Eve at the MGM Grand Garden in Las Vegas. The MGM Grand will bring in the new millennium with the recording industry’s all-time topselling female artist.

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The pictures that accompany the following story are online at:
Las Vegas Venetian Hotel Photos

Feature Story: The Venetian

MOVE OVER STEVE WYNN – If you are reading this, you know that there is no magic in the world like Las Vegas, and the city has a new crown jewel. Sheldon Adleson did it right, and did it better. Overheard numerous times on a recent visit were tourists walking the exquisite foyer area: “One hotel just tops the last one — they just keep outdoing each other”. Mr. Wynn built Bellagio to be “the most romantic hotel in the world”. But frankly, it reminds people of their grandmother’s house where you are scared to touch anything. Hardly romantic.

The Venetian is romantic. From the entrance bridge crossing the main canal to the way the entire front area turns the strip into the feeling of a European village, the resort gives off the low but powerful rumble of romance. Throughout the casino, you see couples enjoying time together like it’s their first date.

Parking – I’m not a big fan of valet parking. On a busy night at any major strip casino, you can walk to your car and back 3 times before they get your car to you. For my Venetian visits, I took advantage of one of the best kept parking secrets on the mid-Strip. Sitting right next door to the Venetian, the Casino Royale parking garage sits just off the Strip behind the little casino. I pulled in, had no problem grabbing a first floor parking space, and looked up at a quite occupied Venetian garage. (For those of you that enjoy a drink, Casino Royale will give you a well drink and an import for $3.00 — total).

I also suggest parking there and walking in so that you can experience the beautiful entrance area of the hotel. From the bridge over the canal to the exquisite lamp posts to the columns with their unbelievably intricate carvings (see the pictures posted online), this is art in a world of plastic trees and neon everything.

Make sure you look directly up when you walk in the door — you’ll see the first of the many ceiling murals that punctuate the property. In fact, with most casinos, you probably bother to never see the ceiling. (This is by design — they want you looking at the machines and tables — nowhere else). The dripping gold of the Venetian ceiling draws you eyes up and ads to the airy feel of the place.

(end of Part 1)

Next week, we’ll talk about the casino, dining option, cocktail waitresses, and update you on the very latest regarding any shops or areas now open to the public.


 

Your input is welcome. Don’t agree with something we said? Write us a “letter to the editor” at AccessVegas@AccessVegas.com Guest article submissions are also welcome with full credit to you, your website, etc. Have a request for a review? Boggled when you come to town and see the hundreds of dining, attraction, and show opportunities? Let us know what you’d like to hear about!

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All contents copyright 1999 Ted Newkirk
May 20, 1999

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